Radio Shack ET-551 Cordless Telephone User Manual
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1. 43 1051 fm Page 1 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM i Cat No 43 1051 OWNER S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment ET 551 25 Channel Cordless Phone with 10 Number Memory e RadioShack aa lt VJ F amp 43 1051 fm Page 2 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack ET 551 25 Channel Cordless Phone with 10 Number Memory is designed to exacting stan dards that ensure reliability long life and outstanding performance Its features include 25 Channels automatically scans to find the first clear channel available and lets you change to a clearer chan nel during a call to reduce static inter ference 10 Number Memory Dialing lets you store up to 16 digits in each of ten memory locations for easy dialing Super CCT Noise Reduction Cir cuitry gives you sound clarity com parable to that of a corded phone Security Access Protection Code automatically prevents other cordless phone users from using your phone line while the handset is off the base COM LOK ensures that other cordless phone users cannot use your phone line when the handset is on the base Redial lets you quickly redial the last number dialed Page lets you send a paging signal from the base to the handset to page someone or locate the handset if you misplace it Flash sends an electronic switch hook signal for us2. 6 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet 7a i g V gt 43 1051 fm Page 9 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM g ANS 7 Plug the cord s other end into a CONNECTING AND modular phone line jack CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK The ET 551 comes with a recharge able nickel cadmium battery pack Be aw fore using your phone you must Q r connect the battery pack then charge ZX it for about 24 hours Follow these steps to charge the bat tery pack 8 Fully extend the base s antenna and place it in a vertical position 1 Press down and slide off the handse s battery compartment cover as shown 2 Insert the battery pack s connec tor into the phone s socket The plug fits only one way 3 Replace the cover i Y o 43 1051 fm Page 10 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM o o ANS 4 To charge the battery pack simply place the handset on the base Charge Indicator The CHARGE indicator on the base lights Recharge the battery pack when the LOW BATT indicator on the handset flashes DOC I G N Notes If the CHARGE indicator does not light when you place the handset on the base be sure the battery pack and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected When you first use the phone after charging or recharging the battery pack the phone might not work and you might hear an error tone 10 F If thi
3. 1 Press MEMORY The TALK indica tor flashes FLASH TALK gt REDIAL MEMORY CHANNEL a ABC DEF 1 02 C3 2 Enter the phone number and any tone and pause entries see Using Tone Services on a Pulse Line on Page 13 and Entering a Pause on Page 15 Note Each tone or pause entry uses one digit of memory 3 Press MEMORY then enter the memory location number 0 9 A single tone sounds to indicate that the number is stored Repeat Steps 2 4 for each num ber you want to store o ANS amp 43 1051 fm Page 15 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM Note If three quick beeps sound you have made an error and the number was not stored Start again from Step 2 For each stored number write the per son s or company s name next to the appropriate location number on the memory dialing card We recommend you use a pencil in case you want to change the number later Memory Dialing Card SIRO O SSE To erase a stored number simply store a new number in its place Entering a Pause In some telephone systems you must dial an access code 9 for example and wait for a second dial tone before you can dial an outside number You can store the access code with the phone number However you should also store a pause after the access code to allow the outside line time to connect To do so press REDIAL at the appro priate place to enter a 4 second pau
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5. on the hand set before speaking FLASH i TALK REDIAL MEMORY CHANNEL To end acall place the handset on the base or press TALK Note If you press TALK to hang up and the phone does not disconnect place the handset on the base or press TALK again while holding the handset closer to the base CHANGING THE CHANNEL The ET 551 finds a clear channel for each call but if you notice interference during a call you can press CHANNEL to find a clearer channel FLASH Aly TALK SoS S REDIAL MEMORY CHANNEL The ET 551 changes to a different channel each time you press CHAN NEL Note If the handset is too far from the base the channel might not change Move closer to the base and try again USING REDIAL REDIAL lets you quickly dial the last number dialed When you hear the dial tone after pressing TALK simply press REDIAL i FLASH TALK REDIAL NIZ o Z5 A MEMORY CHANNEL Note The redial memory does not store a flash entry see Using Flash on Page 13 o V gt 4 gt ANS 43 1051 fm Page 13 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM USING FLASH FLASH performs the electronic equiva lent of a switchhook operation for spe cial services such as Call Waiting TALK Soo C REDIAL MEMORY CHANNEL For example if you have Call Waiting press FLASH to answer an incoming call without disconnecting the current call Pre
6. poorly during a call Fully extend the base s antenna and place it in a vertical position Check the charging contacts on the handset and base If they are dirty clean them with a pencil eraser Be sure the handset s battery pack is charged If the battery power is too low it does not have enough power to light the LOW BATT indicator If the base loses power while the handset is off of it the security access protection code might change Restore power to the base then place the handset back on the base The CHARGE in dicator lights when the code is reset The call is too noisy Change channels or hang up and redial the number If you still have problems disconnect the phone If other phones on the same line work properly the fault is in this phone or its installation If you cannot find the prob lem take your phone to your local RadioShack store for assistance 17 Vv VJ ki amp 43 1051 fm Page 18 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack ET 551 25 Channel Cordless Phone with 10 Number Memory is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for your cordless phone so you can enjoy it for years Keep the phone dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Handle the phone gently and carefully Dropping it can damage cir cu
7. re mote control toys wireless microphones alarm systems intercoms room monitors fluorescent lights and electrical appliances Move to another location or turn off the source of the interference The phone cannot be operated at a useful distance from the base because the signal be comes weak or noisy hand set s range has decreased Fully extend the base s antenna in a vertical po sition Be sure neither antenna is touching a metal sur face Return the handset to the base to recharge the battery pack The phone does not work or works poorly Be sure the base s phone line cord and AC adapter are correctly and securely connected and the battery pack is charged The handset battery pack does not charge Check the charging contacts on the handset and base If they are dirty clean them with a pencil eraser Be sure the battery pack is connected correctly Replace the battery pack a Sp Zs VJ ki amp 43 1051 fm Page 17 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM Problem Suggestion The handset does not ring or The battery pack might be weak Charge the receive a page battery pack Extend the base s antenna vertically Move the handset closer to the base Move the base away from other electrical devic es and sources of noise The handset stops working or Move the handset closer to the base works
8. R A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY IN CLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE LOSS OF TIME DATA PROPERTY REVENUE OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in cidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you In the event of a product defect during the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option un less otherwise provided by law a correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor b replace the product with one of the same or similar design or c refund the purchase price All replaced parts and products and products on which a refund is made become the prop erty of RadioShack New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service Repaired o
9. duct s case This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are in cluded in the literature accompany ing this product READ THIS BEFORE INSTALLATION Each device that you connect to the phone line draws power from the phone line We refer to this power draw as the device s ringer equivalence number or REN The REN is shown on the bottom of the base If you are using more than one phone or other device on the line add up all the RENs If the total is more than five your phones might not ring In rural ar eas a total REN of three might impair ringer operation If ringer operation is impaired remove a device from the line FCC STATEMENT This telephone complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules You must upon re quest provide the FCC Registration Number and the REN to your phone company These numbers are shown on the bottom of the base Note You must not connect your phone to any of the following coin operated systems party line systems e most electronic key phone sys tems e Sp Lis A Y 43 1051 fm Page 4 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM ap CONTENTS istallation es ccccc ince cccttce see ccteeeceeseteccetecceceaes aana ae EEEa A aak AGECE 5 Installing the Handset s Antenna aessssssesssessesesrnnesesnnnesrnrnnesrrennesrninneeerenneees 5 selecting a Location cranes e eee eea 5 Placing the Base on a Desk Top
10. e with special phone services such as Call Waiting Tone Pulse Dialing lets you use your phone with either type of service Hearing Aid Compatibility lets you use your phone with hearing aids that have a T telephone switch This telephone has been tested and found to comply with all applicable UL and FCC standards 1997 Tandy Corporation All Rights Reserved COM LOK and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation Ea KA Zs VJ ki amp 43 1051 fm Page 3 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM e Important Note Cordless phones such as this one require AC power to operate When the AC power is off you cannot dial out or receive incoming calls using your ET 551 To be safe you should also have a phone that does not need AC power to operate not a cordless phone so you can still make and receive calls if there is an AC power failure WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard do not ex pose this product to rain or mois ture J RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVIC ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL This symbol is intended to alert you ix to the presence of uninsulated dan gerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the pro
11. fre quencies that might cause interference to nearby TVs and VCRs To minimize or prevent such interference the base of the cordless phone should not be placed near or on top of a TV or VCR Ea Sp Zs A Y F amp 43 1051 fm Page 21 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM LIGHTNING Your telephone has built in lightning protection to reduce the risk of damage from surges in telephone line and pow er line current This lightning protection meets or exceeds FCC requirements However lightning striking the tele phone or power lines can damage your telephone Lightning damage is not common Nevertheless if you live in an area that has severe electrical storms we sug gest you unplug your phone during storms to reduce the possibility of damage 21 WY P Y 43 1051 fm Page 22 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM NOTES 22 Sp Zs ES 43 1051 fm Page 23 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM S 23 KA Zs P Y 43 1051 fm Page 24 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM Limited One Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman ship under normal use for one 1 year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN Ra dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FO
12. hort modular cord s other end into the wall plate jack then align the base s keyhole slots with the wall plate studs and slide the base downward to secure it 3 Route the modular cord through the groove on the bottom of the base and the adapter cord through the strain relief slot on top of the base Strain Relief Slot 6 Fully extend the base s antenna and place it in a vertical position P wy ak o ANS 43 1051 fm Page 8 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM Mounting the Base Directly on the Wall For this mounting method you need two wood screws not supplied with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the base 1 Drill two holes 3 6 On inches apart Then i 5 thread a screw into each hole letting 315 16 the heads extend Y about 5 16 inch from the wall Z 5e 2 Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the LINE jack on the back of the base Dn a gt tip fo i we 3 Insert the supplied power adapter s barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the base 4 Route the adapter s cord through the strain relief slot on top of the base Strain Relief Slot ra I i f N 5 Align the keyhole slots with the mounting screws and slide the base downward to secure it pan im
13. icipal curb side col lection drop off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack store recy cling collection centers and mail back programs THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW In the unlikely event that your phone causes problems on the phone line the phone company can temporarily discontinue your service If this hap pens the phone company attempts to notify you in advance If advance no tice is not practical the phone compa ny notifies you as soon as possible and advises you of your right to file a com plaint with the FCC Also the phone company can make changes to its lines equipment opera tions or procedures that could affect the operation of this telephone The telephone company notifies you of these changes in advance so you can take the necessary steps to prevent in terruption of your telephone service Your phone might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly To determine whether your phone is causing the interference turn off your phone If the interference goes away your phone is causing the inter ference Try to eliminate the interference by e Moving your phone away from the receiver e Connecting your phone to an AC outlet that is on a different electri cal circuit from the receiver e Contacting your local Ra dioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interfer ence the FCC requires that you stop using your phone Some cordless phones operate at
14. it boards and cases and can cause the phone to work improperly Use and store the phone only in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Keep the phone away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Wipe the phone with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong deter gents to clean the phone Modifying or tampering with the phone s internal components can cause a malfunc tion and might invalidate your phone s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your phone is not performing as it should take it to your local Ra dioShack store for assistance If the trouble is affecting the phone lines the phone company might ask you to disconnect your phone until you have resolved the prob lem aa lt Sp Zs o ANS 43 1051 fm Page 19 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM REPLACING THE BATTERY PACK If you follow the instructions in Con necting and Charging the Battery Pack on Page 9 the battery pack should last about one year If the bat tery pack will not hold a charge for more than 2 hours after an overnight charge replace it with a new 3 6 V 300 mAh battery pack with a connector that fits the socket in the battery com partment You can order a replace ment battery pack through your
15. lephone line jack If your phone line jack is not a mod ular jack you can update the wir ing yourself using jacks and adapters available at your local RadioShack store Or you can let the phone company update the wiring for you The USOC number of the jack to be installed is RJ11C RJ11W if you want to mount it on a wall plate 4 e o ANS 43 1051 fm Page 6 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM Placing the Base on a Desk Top Follow these steps when you place the base on a desk shelf or table 1 Plug one end of the supplied long modular cord into the LINE jack on the back of the base 2 Insert the supplied power adapter s barrel plug into the DC 12V jack on the back of the base WY 3 Route the adapter s cord through the strain relief slot on top of the base Strain Relief Slot 4 Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet 5 Plug the modular cord s other end into a modular phone line jack 6 Fully extend the base s antenna and place it in a vertical position Mounting the Base on a Wall Plate 1 Plug one end of the supplied short modular cord into the LINE jack on the back of the base i g 43 1051 fm Page 7 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM g o ANS 2 Insert the supplied power 4 Plug the adapter into a standard adapter s barrel plug into the DC AC outlet 12V jack on the back of the base AG i a F 5 Plug the s
16. local RadioShack store Install the new battery pack as de scribed here then charge the battery pack see Connecting and Charging the Battery Pack on Page 9 Note To avoid losing phone numbers stored in memory try to install and be gin charging the new battery pack within about 2 minutes 1 Press down and slide off the handset s battery compartment cover as shown 2 Gently pull out the battery connec tor to disconnect it then remove the battery pack 3 Insert a fresh battery pack and insert its connector into the socket inside the battery compartment 4 Replace the cover Cautions e You must use a replacement bat tery pack of the same size and type Do not dispose of the battery pack in a fire because it might explode Do not open or mutilate the bat tery pack Be careful not to short the battery pack by touching it with conduct ing materials such as rings bracelets and keys The battery pack or conductor might overheat and burn 19 VJ F amp 43 1051 fm Page 20 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM Important This phone contains a re chargeable nickel cadmium battery pack At the end of the battery pack s useful life it must be recycled or dis posed of properly Contact your local county or state hazardous waste man agement authorities for information on recycling or disposal programs in your area Some options that might be available are mun
17. ne Pulse on the back of the base for the type of service you have If you are not sure which type you have do this test 1 Set T P to T 2 Lift the handset press TALK and listen for a dial tone 3 Press any number other than 0 Note If your phone system requires that you dial an access code 9 for example before you dial an outside number do not press the access code either o If the dial tone stops you have touch tone service Leave T P set to T If the dial tone continues you have pulse service Set T P to P TURNING THE RINGER ON OR OFF To turn off the ringer set RINGER on the base to OFF To turn on the ringer set it to ON ON OFF RINGER Note With the base s ringer off you can still make calls using the phone You can also receive calls if you hear another telephone on the same line ringing SETTING THE VOLUME Adjust VOLUME on the side of the handset to control the volume of the sound you hear through the handset g F amp 43 1051 fm Page 12 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM OPERATION MAKING AND RECEIVING CALLS To make a call pick up the handset and press TALK When the TALK indi cator lights steadily and you hear the dial tone dial the phone number To answer a call if the handset is on the base simply lift the handset and begin your conversation To answer a call if the handset is not on the base press TALK
18. nnee 15 Trou bleshootihg rnini eiia ia se te da nce eee AAAA A EAK EAA ERa 16 Care and Maintenance c ccccceeeeeceeeeeeeeneeeeeenenseeeeseaeeseeesneeeseeeeseceeeeensneeneeeenees 18 Replacing the Battery Pack aasssscssssesessrnneserrnnesrnnnesrrnnnesininnesttnnneentnnneeeeennee 19 The FCC Wants You to KNOW 00 0 ceccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeaaeeeeeneaaeeeeeneaaes 20 HONTI G rta eE E EAEE OA E E G 21 Sp Zs aa lt o ANS 43 1051 fm Page 5 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM INSTALLATION INSTALLING THE HANDSET S ANTENNA Insert the antenna into the hole at the top of the handset then rotate the an tenna clockwise until it is secure RadioShack SELECTING A LOCATION You can place the phone on a desk top or table or mount it on a wall Select a location that is Near an AC outlet Near a telephone line jack Out of the way of normal activities Away from electrical machinery electrical appliances metal walls or filing cabinets wireless inter coms alarms and room monitors Away from other cordless phones The base s location affects the hand set s range If you have a choice of several locations try each to see which provides the best performance Caution The supplied RadioShack adapter was designed specifically for your ET 551 Use only the supplied adapter Notes e Your telephone connects directly to a modular te
19. r replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period This warranty does not cover a damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God abuse accident misuse improper or abnormal usage failure to follow instructions improper installation or maintenance alteration lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current b any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility c consumables such as fuses or batteries d cosmetic damage e transportation shipping or insurance costs or f costs of product removal installation set up service adjustment or reinstallation This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RadioShack Customer Relations Dept W 100 Throckmorton St Suite 600 Fort Worth TX 76102 We Service What We Sell 3 97 RadioShack A Division of Tandy Corporation Fort Worth Texas 76102 8A7 Printed in China ANG Zs
20. s happens return the handset to the base for a few seconds If the LOW BATT indicator does not light but the phone does not work recharge the battery pack The battery voltage might be too low to light the indicator If the battery pack gets weak dur ing a call the handset sounds three beeps every 30 seconds and the LOW BATT indicator flash es for 2 minutes After 2 minutes the phone automatically discon nects If this happens you cannot make another call on the phone until you recharge the battery pack About every 30 days fully dis charge the battery pack by keep ing the handset off the base until the LOW BATT indicator lights Otherwise the battery pack loses its ability to fully recharge Using a pencil eraser clean the charging contacts on the handset and the base about once a month to make sure they are not dirty or tarnished o wy o v Ag ANS 43 1051 fm Page 11 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM 6 e If the battery pack gets completely discharged the ET 551 loses the security access protection code To reset the code place the hand set on the base and charge the battery pack The supplied battery pack should last about a year When the bat tery pack loses its ability to fully recharge order a replacement battery pack from your local Ra dioShack store see Replacing the Battery Pack on Page 19 SETTING THE DIALING MODE Set T P To
21. se For a longer pause press REDIAL ad ditional times o Dialing a Memory Number To dial a number stored in memory press TALK When you hear a dial tone press MEMORY and enter the memory location number for the num ber you want to dial Chain Dialing Service Numbers When calling special services such as alternate long distance or bank by phone dial the service s main number first Then at the appropriate place in the call press MEMORY then the num ber for the location where the addition al information is stored Testing Stored Emergency Numbers If you store an emergency service s number police department fire de partment ambulance and you choose to test the stored number make the test call during the late evening or early morning hours to avoid peak demand periods Also remain on the line to ex plain the reason for your call 15 4 VJ F amp 43 1051 fm Page 16 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM TROUBLESHOOTING We do not expect you to have any problems with your phone but if you do the fol lowing suggestions might help e Problem Suggestion Low volume or unusual sounds Someone has picked up another phone on the same line Hang up the other phone Press CHANNEL to change the channel Adjust the handset s volume Severe noise interference Press CHANNEL to change the channel Keep the handset away from computers
22. ss FLASH again to return to the first call Note If you do not have any special phone services pressing FLASH might disconnect the current call USING TONE SERVICES ON A PULSE LINE Some special services such as bank by phone require tone signals If you have pulse service you can still use these special tone services by follow ing these steps 1 Be sure T P is set to P 2 Press TALK 3 When you hear the dial tone dial the service s main number 4 When you want to send tone sig nals press Any additional numbers you dial are sent as tone signals LOW BATT 5 After you complete the call return the handset to the base or press TALK The phone automatically resets to the pulse mode 13 V o ANS 43 1051 fm Page 14 Tuesday August 17 1999 1 08 PM PAGING To page the person who has the hand set or to locate the handset when the phone is notin use press PAGE on the base The handset beeps three times If you hold down PAGE for 2 seconds the handset beeps for 30 seconds to give you time to locate the handset o MEMORY DIALING You can store up to 16 digits in each of the ten memory locations then dial a stored number by pressing a one digit memory location number Storing a Number in Memory Note An error tone sounds and the phone exits the programming mode if you wait more than about 6 seconds between each key press or enter more than 16 digits
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